Will Austin's New Wildfire Code Be Enough?

"The risk is bad"

"...its bases." In a June meeting, PSC Vice Chair Rebecca Webber also raised the issue that the code does..."

Oct. 18, 2019 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

More Survivors Willing to Join Sexual Assault Class Action

Attorneys for the survivors’ lawsuit presented to Public Safety Commission Monday

"...on Monday at the behest of its Vice Chair Rebecca Webber. Currently, eight named plaintiffs are awaiting U.S. District..."

June 7, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Former Firefighter Under Fire, Arrest

Erik Spalteholz charged with possession of child pornography, tampering with evidence

"...avoid a full internal investigation by retiring. PSC Chair Rebecca Webber said that should change if any new information..."

May 4, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Something Rotten at EMS

Hawley retirement shines light on systemic issues

"...policy by the end of the month. PSC Chair Rebecca Webber said she plans to bring a recommendation to..."

March 9, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Beside the Point: What a Mess

Police impasse throws city system into disarray

"...that respect, I also agree with CRP vice chair Rebecca Webber, who suggested at the group's most recent meeting..."

Dec. 22, 2017 News Column by Chase Hoffberger

Eleven APD Officers Disciplined for Misconduct In Police-Brutality Protests

UPDATED: Seven more likely to face prosecution in May incidents

"...Kirsch is being represented by Rebecca Webber, a partner at the Hendler and Flores law..."

Dec. 2, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

As the D.A. Delays, Michael Ramos' Killers Remain on Duty

The Ramos probe plods on

"...However, a letter from Brenda Ramos' attorney, Rebecca Webber, responding to Moore's request that Manley not discipline..."

July 3, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Budget, Contracts, and APD

Activists press City Council on police accountability

"...more authority for the Citizen Review Panel – attorney Rebecca Webber, a member of the CRP (also current chair..."

April 24, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Police Violence: It’s Expensive!

City Council approves $10 million in settlements

"...Eighth Street police brutality civil claim to trial. Attorney Rebecca Webber, who is handling three of the remaining cases,..."

Dec. 16, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

APD Officer Indicted in 2020 Shooting of Michael Ramos

Christopher Taylor charged with first-degree murder

"...321 days," Ramos told the Chronicle through her attorney, Rebecca Webber. "I get angry, then sad, then angry, then..."

March 19, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Manley Makes His Exit

Police chief's 30-year career at APD will end March 28

"...that Manley cleared of wrongdoing in an internal investigation. Rebecca Webber, an attorney representing several victims of brutality at..."

Feb. 19, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Construction Worker’s Death Headed to Court?

Site details indicate "very serious blunders"

"...as Consolidated Crane, the crane company involved. Those attorneys, Rebecca Webber and Scott Hend­ler of Hendler Lyons Flores, point..."

Jan. 12, 2018 News Feature by Jack Craver

A (Citizen Review) Panel of Experts?

Council considers police contract today at 3pm

"...two current members would be affected by this change: Rebecca Webber, who also chairs the Public Safety Commission, and..."

Dec. 13, 2017 News Post by Nina Hernandez

BLM Protester Shot In Face With Beanbag Round in 2020 Loses Eye in Surgery

Sam Kirsch was one of many injured by police in May 2020

"...Austin for violating his civil rights. According to attorney Rebecca Webber, Kirsch’s case is the last to be resolved...."

April 25, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

City Hires Pricey Law Firm to Defend Discrimination Lawsuit From Former Cop

Plaintiff says spend it on a settlement instead

"...goal was always that APD simply do better,” said Rebecca Webber, one of Liedke’s attorneys...."

Aug. 28, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

APD Top Brass Contacted Former D.A. Staffer for “Anonymous Stories” on José Garza’s Office

D.A. says APD “condone” apparent search for dirt on him

"...After consulting with her attorneys, Rebecca Webber and Holt Lackey, Liedtke decided not to respond...."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Police Oversight Advocates Cry Foul Over Sketchy Rival Petition Drive

Are the cops behind an apparent election fraud scheme?

"...than the current system our ordinance seeks to strengthen,” Rebecca Webber, Equity Action’s treasurer, said in the release. “We’re..."

Dec. 1, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...– Attorney Rebecca Webber, who’s representing Mike Ramos’ mother, on watching APD’s..."

July 31, 2020 News Feature

APD Releases Long-Delayed Video of Ramos Shooting

Body-cam footage depicts aggressive police response to unarmed man

"...“It feels like The Twilight Zone,” Rebecca Webber, one of the attorneys representing Ramos’ mother, Brenda..."

July 27, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Police Oversight: Starting From Scratch

Farah Muscadin’s work in progress

"...Rebecca Webber: Public Safety Commission..."

Sept. 14, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Headlines

"...Commission elected officers for the next year on Monday. Rebecca Webber and Brian Haley return as chair and parliamentarian...."

April 6, 2018 News Feature

Community-Built, Community-Driven Oversight?

Austin's activists have got a plan

"...As PSC Chair Rebecca Webber noted, there are a lot of legal questions..."

Feb. 9, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

No, You’re Out of Order!

Wild times at the Public Safety Commission

"...Chair Rebecca Webber apologized if Johnson felt disrespected...."

Feb. 9, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Life After Meet-and-Confer

City, police get ready for civil service

"...session, and cannot bring its concerns to the public. Rebecca Webber, one of its longest-serving members, has expressed frustration..."

Dec. 22, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

SXSW Announces Film Lineup

Edgar Wright's Baby Driver, Ben Wheatley's Free Fire, and more

"...Lauren Pierce escapes a corrupt juvenile correctional facility with Rebecca, a fierce but alluring inmate and together they must..."

Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Local Nonprofit Accuses APD of Illegally Raiding Offices

Workers Defense Project decries “unnecessary” show of force

"...two WDP staffers inside called for help, and attorney Rebecca Web­ber, a member of WDP's board, arrived within minutes...."

Nov. 26, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Brenda Ramos Sues City Over Son’s Killing

Lawsuit argues killing was "a direct result of the racism that has permeated policing in Austin"

"...his mother last week. Brenda Ramos' suit, prepared by Rebecca Web­ber of the Hendler Flores law firm, asks for..."

Jan. 8, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

SXSW and Amazon Announce Virtual Festival Lineup

Feature and shorts from 2020 fest going online for 10 days

"...Chamuris, Kristin Slaysman, Valerie Steinberg Cast: Claire Coffee, Mark Webber, Ruha Taslimi An existential comedy about the mother of..."

April 21, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...Margaret Hollyman, Josephine Decker, Louis Cancelmi, Grace Gonglewski, Nicholas Webber, Caridad de la Luz (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Yes Yes: Sundance Announces 2014 Class

Austinites a-plenty in Competition and NEXT slates

"...and their 2-year-old son.Cast: Anna Kendrick, Melanie Lynskey, Mark Webber, Lena Dunham, Joe Swanberg...."

Dec. 4, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

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